New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Agr - Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
Chapter Agr 4000 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR STATE FAIRS
Part Agr 4003 - APPLYING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FOR STATE FAIRS PROGRAM GRANT
Section Agr 4003.01 - Capital Improvement for State Fairs Program Grant Application Eligibility

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Agr 4003.01

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) The fair applicant shall:

(1) Be a non-profit association located in New Hampshire;

(2) Be a full member in good standing with the New Hampshire Association of Fairs and Expositions;

(3) Annually hold events that offer contests or exhibits of 4-H members and clubs, Future Farmers of America members and clubs, granges, farm crops and domestic livestock competitions, or home crafts;

(4) Be managed by a board of directors who are responsible for the business affairs and operational activities and policies;

(5) Have a board of directors who are subject to and compliant with local, state, and federal laws and regulations;

(6) Have a treasurer who has charge of the financial affairs of the corporation and ensures that grant funds received from a state grant are used in accordance with the applicant's proposal as approved by the commissioner;

(7) Operate a minimum of 3 consecutive, 8 hour days per year;

(8) Submit a capital improvement project that has a minimum useful life of 20 years and shall be completed within 2 years of execution of a contract to perform work authorized by the grant;

(9) Contribute matching funds or in-kind services in an amount equal to 30% or more of the value of the grant; and

(10) Not have completed the project for which the applicant seeks reimbursement.

(b) The commissioner shall waive a condition or criteria listed in Agr 4003.01(a) based on the information provided by the applicant if:

(1) The project substantially complies with the conditions for eligibility;

(2) The project supports the purposes of the grant program as stated in Agr 4001.01; and

(3) Any other factor that unfairly limits the applicant, for example, an applicant who operates 2 consecutive days instead of 3, but holds multiple operations per year.

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